A Study of The Higher Wisdom Training in Insight Meditation Practice

Abstract

This article has three objectives: 1) to study the Higher Wisdom Training in the Theravāda Buddhist Scriptures, 2) to study the Insight Meditation Practice in the Theravāda Buddhist Scriptures, 3) to study the Higher Wisdom Training in Insight Meditation Practice. The study is qualitative research and it was found that:

Higher Wisdom Training in the Theravāda Buddhist Scripture is part of the Threefold Training and to generate higher wisdom until being able to eliminate the defilements. Higher Wisdom Training is the synthesis of Adhisīla (Higher morality) Adhicitta (Higher mentality), and thus causes in Adhipañña (Higher wisdom).       

The Insight Meditation Practice in the Theravāda Buddhist Scripture is the practical way to enhance wisdom having ability to get through the realization of all Sacca (truth), which is the thorough knowledge of the Three Characteristics.        

The Higher Wisdom Training in Insight Meditation Practice is the important instrument used to eradicate the defilements. The Insight Meditation Practice has three benefits: (1) Giving benefit for the present happiness called “Dhitthadhammikattha” that helps to generate wisdom for having independent self happiness. (2) To have happiness in future called “Samparayikattha”, (3) For the highest objectives to attain the enlightenment, Higher Wisdom Training will develop Pañña which enable the ability to realize all the facts as they really are and finally can extirpately eradicate one’s own defilements